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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2002-182S
  • Posted:20/03/2026
  • Pay:KSB - £25,126 (Pro-rata - £17,757)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 09:30
  • Interviews:Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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Teaching Assistant - Repton Manor Primary School

Caring, Dreaming, Thinking Bigger

Repton Manor Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing and forward-thinking school within the Lightyear Federation. We are seeking Teaching Assistants, to join our Team. 

Located in the heart of Ashford, Repton Manor Primary is a modern, inclusive school where children are encouraged to believe in themselves, care for others, and take pride in their learning. Our federation ethos — Caring, Dreaming, Thinking Bigger — reflects our shared ambition for every child to thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

About the Role

Repton Mnaor Priamry School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants who are committed to making a real difference in children’s lives. Working under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo, you will support teaching and learning across the classroom, working with individuals and small groups, and potentially providing 1:1 support for a child.

About You

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:

  • Are experienced, with a proven track record of improving outcomes.
  • Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower others.
  • Have a deep understanding of inclusive and nurturing practices and is able to apply this to their everyday practice when supporting teaching and learning with children 
  • Have a Teaching Assistant qulaification of level i.e. a degree.
  • Have good Mathematical and English skills with the approrpiate qualifications

 We Offer

  • A dedicated, skilled and supportive team of staff and governors.
  • A collaborative federation committed to professional development and shared expertise.
  • Enthusiastic, creative and kind children who love learning.
  • A modern, well-resourced learning environment.
  • Opportunities to shape the continued success and direction of the school within a growing federation.

Safeguarding

Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process should a suitable candidate be identified.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - come and see our wonderful community in action!  Please contact the School Office on 01233 666307 to arrange.

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Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being inclusion and nurture at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.